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Author Archives: Alastair Roberts
The Politics of the Table
My latest Politics of Scripture post has just been published. Jesus’ teaching involves, as Hays recognizes, a rehearsal for the manners of the inbreaking kingdom. Rather than currying favor with their rich neighbors and adopting the manners of their regional … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Culture, Ethics, Guest Post, Luke, NT, NT Theology, Sacramental Theology, Theological
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Transfiguration E-book
A while back I wrote a series of posts on the subject of the Transfiguration and the Christian reading of Scripture for Reformation21. Tony Reinke has very kindly formed the posts into an e-book, entitled Transfigured Hermeneutics, which the Reformed Resources … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Guest Post, NT, NT Theology, Scripture, Theological
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Podcast: The Olympics and Sports
On this week’s Mere Fidelity, Matt, Derek, and I are joined by Michael Austin for a topical discussion of the Olympics and the place that sports have in our culture. We take the following quotation as a starting point for … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Ethics, In the News, Podcasts, Society, Theological
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Brave New World, 85 Years Later
A piece of mine on the subject of Brave New World has just been published over on The Gospel Coalition website. One striking detail of Huxley’s portrayal is that, while the World State is founded on mass production, the process … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Experience, Culture, Ethics, Guest Post, My Reading, Reviews, Sex and Sexuality, Society
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Podcast: On Satire
On this week’s Mere Fidelity, Matt, Derek, and I are joined by our good friend Karen Swallow Prior for a discussion of the Christian use (and abuse) of satire. Both Swift’s “A Modest Proposal” and this analysis of ‘punching up’ in American comedy are mentioned … Continue reading
Posted in Controversies, Culture, Ethics, Podcasts, Theological
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Podcast: Examining Populism
This week’s Mere Fidelity is on the subject of the rise of populism in British and American politics. Matt is back and discusses the subject with Andrew and me. You can also follow the podcast on iTunes, or using … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Podcasts, Politics, Society
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The Politics of the Mist
I have a reflection on Ecclesiastes and politics over on Political Theology Today, largely drawing upon some previously posted material: ‘Vanity of vanities’—or, more literally translated, ‘vapor of vapors.’ There are few more potent and fecund metaphors for human life, activity, and … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Christian Experience, Ecclesiastes, Guest Post, OT, Politics, Prayer, Providence, Society, Theological
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Transfigured Hermeneutics 10—Transfigural Interpretation
Introduction Transfiguration and Exodus Transfiguration as Theophany Jesus as God’s Glory Face in John’s Gospel The High Priest and the New Temple The Climactic Word The Bright Morning Star Moses’ Veil With Unveiled Faces This is the final part of … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Christian Experience, Eschatology, Hermeneutics, NT, NT Theology, Revelation, Scripture, Theological
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The Eternal Subordination of the Son Controversy: 4. The Need for Trinitarian Clarity
1. The Debate So Far 2. Survey of Some Relevant Material 3. Subordination The fourth part of my series on the recent controversy on the Trinity and subordination has just been published over on Reformation21. The manner in which various ESS positions … Continue reading
Posted in Controversies, Doctrine of God, Guest Post, The Triune God, Theological
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Transfigured Hermeneutics 9—With Unveiled Faces
Introduction Transfiguration and Exodus Transfiguration as Theophany Jesus as God’s Glory Face in John’s Gospel The High Priest and the New Temple The Climactic Word The Bright Morning Star Moses’ Veil This is the ninth of a ten part series … Continue reading
Posted in 2 Corinthians, Bible, Christian Experience, Hermeneutics, NT, NT Theology, Scripture, Theological
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Alastair's Adversaria 